Mawson's Huts

Mawson's Huts are historic Antarctic buildings constructed in 1911 by explorer Sir Douglas Mawson during the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. Located on the Mitre Peninsula of Antarctica's Holtedahl Bay, these huts served as shelter and scientific base for Mawson and his team. Built from durable materials, they symbolize early human exploration in extreme conditions. Today, they are preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering valuable insight into Antarctic exploration history, scientific research, and the challenges faced by early explorers in such a harsh environment.